Bagger Operator - Night Shift at Liberty Tire Recycling

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bagging Equipment Operation, PLC Knowledge, VFD Knowledge, Pneumatic Systems, Forklift Operation, Root Cause Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Mechanical Aptitude, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, KPI Documentation

Industry

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

About Us: Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers. Job Summary: This position is responsible for the set up and operating bag machine and associated equipment to safely produce our final product while adhering to the production schedule, set-up instructions, operating procedures, and quality specifications, etc. Duties and Responsibilities: * Successfully operate the mulch line bagging equipment while complying with all safety standards, regulations and operating procedures. * Successfully operate the mulch line bagging equipment following company standards and settings while maximizing production and minimizing downtime. * Successfully execute machine set-ups, start-ups, changeovers, steady state operations and preventative maintenance (PM’s). * Conducts validation testing to ensure all finished products comply with company packaging and quality control standards and guidelines. * Possesses and maintains a working knowledge of PLC’s and VFD’s used to operate bagging equipment. * Monitors and examines equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation. * Troubleshoots equipment stoppages, breakdowns and downtime root causes. * Notifies Plant Manager or Lead Maintenance Technician of any equipment or quality issues or problems. * Accurately enters, documents and maintains all production paperwork and KPI metrics including daily and hourly production rates, downtime root causes and the associated downtime minutes. * Performs all required equipment cleaning and maintains a clean, safe working environment. * Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods. * Follows and complies with all company safety standards, work rules and regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: * Working knowledge and understanding of pneumatic systems, preferred. * Experience operating automatic bagging equipment including automatic bagger and bagging scales, preferred. * Experience successfully operating a forklift, preferred. * Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, production instructions and electrical wiring diagrams. * Strong problem-solving skills and technical mechanical aptitude with an ability to troubleshoot general mechanical and electrical component issues. * Familiarity with "Root Cause Analysis" and being able to watch machinery and differentiate between symptoms and causes. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma or GED, required. * 2-3 years proven experience in an industrial operations environment, required. * Working knowledge and understanding of pneumatic systems, preferred. * Experience operating automatic bagging equipment including automatic bagger and bagging scales, preferred. * Experience successfully operating a forklift, preferred. * Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time. * Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., required. * Working through various weather conditions Schedule: * 8:30 pm - 5:00 am Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance EEO Statement: Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up and operating bag machines and associated equipment to produce final products according to production schedules. Duties include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment stoppages, and maintaining production documentation.